Zinfandel/Primitivo Flashcards
1
Q
Zinfandel/Primitivo - regions?
A
California
Italy - Puglia IGT
2
Q
Zinfandel- styles?
A
Rose - White Zinfandel
Red Zinfandel
3
Q
Zinfandel/Primitivo - grape characters & flavours?
A
High sugar levels
Medium to high acidity
Medium to high tannin
Red fruit - strawberry, raspberry
Black fruit - black plums, blackberry, blueberry
When grapes raisin - prune, raisins
Ageing - earth, meat
4
Q
White Zinfandel - characteristics?
A
Medium sweet
Low alcohol 8 - 10%
Short maceration rose method
Pink
Red fruit aromas
5
Q
Zinfandel - red - winemaking?
A
Dry
Often Oaked
6
Q
Zinfandel/Primitivo - climate?
A
Warm
